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Perfect Balance Matcha Hydrating Foam Cleanser

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Perfect Balance Matcha Hydrating Foam Cleanser — Reddit Reviews

by B Lab

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Updated October 29, 2026

Camellia sinensis foam cleanser that cleans without stripping tretinoin-irritated skin.

What the community says

A low-stripping foaming cleanser with glycerin, betaine, allantoin, ceramide NP, and Camellia sinensis for AM washing around tretinoin. It suits sensitive, acne-prone combination skin, though anyone wanting exfoliation or a non-foaming wash should look elsewhere.

From Reddit

Backed by 14 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/tretinoin and 3 more.

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What people love

  • Non-stripping foam; leaves skin comfortable, not tight
  • Tretinoin-routine friendly for gentle morning cleansing
  • Soothing formula with allantoin, beta-glucan, and ceramide NP

Product details

Real Reddit threads — 25 mentions across 14 threads

B Lab Perfect Balance Matcha Hydrating Foam Cleanser on Reddit, in one place — 14 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/tretinoin and 3 more, summarized.

“I have found a very very close dupe. B_LAB Matcha Hydrating Foam Cleanser - compare the ingredients, near identical!”

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“but they work near the same.”

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“B Lab Hydrating Matcha Cleanser (highly recommended)”

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“The B Lab Match Cleanser will be way more gentle on your skin if you choose to cleanse in the AM”

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“All are acne safe, safe to use with your azelaic acid and tretinoin”

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“B Lab Matcha Hydrating Foam Cleanser”

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“I am combination oily/dry with sensitive skin and acne prone.”

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“Foaming cleansers”

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“-B Lab Hydrating Matcha Cleanser”

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“Look into some of the below products.”

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“I think adding in some of these hydrating and calming products will really help.”

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r/AsianBeautyFavourite cleanser?
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“B:Lab Matcha Hydrating Foam Cleanser is my absolute fav”

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“B Lab Hydrating Matcha Cleanser”

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